Obituaries

George Herman Ludemann

George Herman Ludemann

Sep 9, 2020

George Herman Ludemann, age 85, of Missoula, our father, passed away at home with the love of his family by his side. Born in Sabin, Minnesota, to John and Anna Ludemann, he was the 13th of 13 children. Dad went to school in Barnesville, Minnesota, where he participated in track and football. After graduation he joined the Army in 1953...

Robert E. Goforth Sr.

Robert E. Goforth Sr.

Sep 6, 2020

LOLO ~ Robert Eugene Goforth, Sr. passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on September 6th, 2020 surrounded by family. Known for his love of old cars and his quick-witted humor, Bob kept you on your toes. He spent many years driving across the country with his wife Nancy in their long-haul truck. Bob is survived by his wife...

Paul Steven Roys

Paul Steven Roys

Sep 3, 2020

Paul Steven Roys, 74, of Missoula, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday Sept. 3, 2020 at St. Patrick Hospital of cancer. Steve was born in Bozeman, MT to Paul and Mary Ann Roys. He spent his childhood in Marietta, OH where he graduated from Marietta High School. There he was a member of the National Honor Society and participated in theater...

Kathleen Margaret Theyken Wattenberg

Kathleen Margaret Theyken Wattenberg

Aug 31, 2020

Frenchtown - Kathleen Margaret Theyken Wattenberg, age 82, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020, after a long battle with kidney disease and chronic back pain. Kathleen died at home surrounded by her family. Kathleen was born in Teaneck, NJ to Frank and Kathleen Theyken on May 28th, 1938. Frank was a newspaper publisher and owned three papers in the...

Leo Walking-Eagle

Leo Walking-Eagle

Aug 30, 2020

MISSOULA ~ Leo Walking-Eagle, 52, of Missoula, passed away at 12:45 p.m. Sunday, August 30, 2020 at his home. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home in Missoula.

Martha Jones

Martha Jones

Aug 28, 2020

Martha Foote Jones, 100, of Missoula, died August 28, 2020, at Community Medical Center in Missoula. She was born the second child of three girls, at home on January 14,1920, in Colchester, McComb Township, McDonough County, Illinois. She must have been born during a blizzard because the doctor forgot to register her birth at the time. She was actually 21...

George J. Shapanus Jr.

George J. Shapanus Jr.

Aug 26, 2020

George J. Shapanus, Jr, 60, passed away on August 26, 2020. Visitation will be held at Garden City Funeral Home on Thursday, October 1, 2020 from 5-7pm. A Vigil Service will be held Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 7pm. Viewing will be held Friday, October 2, 2020 from 9-9:45 am with Funeral Services to begin at 10:00 am. Interment will...

Harvey "Max" Heller

Harvey "Max" Heller

Aug 26, 2020

Harvey “Max” Heller, 83, of Missoula passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at the Hillside Health and Rehabilitation. There are no services planned at this time. An inurnment will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Max Heller, son of Charles and Eva (Davis) Heller, was born January 26, 1937 in Lewistown, Montana. Max was a long-time resident of Hillside...

Jill Williams

Jill Williams

Aug 24, 2020

MISSOULA ~ Jill May Williams, age 79, of Missoula, passed away on August 24, 2020, at Providence St. Patrick Hospital. She was born on May 30, 1941, in Shelby to Charles A. and Bernice Sproule Curtis. She attended school in China Lake, California and later graduated from Burroughs High School. On February 15, 1981, she married Alan Williams in Las...

Joan Francisco

Joan Francisco

Aug 22, 2020

Joan Ellen Francisco, age 80, passed away peacefully at Edgewood Vista on August 22, 2020. Joan was born on June 13, 1940 to John and Angeline Knapp. Joan grew up in Bozeman, Montana, where she attended Holy Rosary High school. Joan worked for the U.S. Forest Service and the Missoula Power Company as a bookkeeper. Also, she worked at the...

John Randy Bloomquist

John Randy Bloomquist

Aug 22, 2020

John Randy Bloomquist 69 of Deer Lodge passed away Aug. 22, 2020 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. He was Oct. 23, 1950 in Oklahoma City, OK. He served in the United Sates Army and graduated with a Bachelors degree from GCU. John was a gun enthusiast, he enjoyed working on old cars and reading the bible. He was generous,...

Shirley Stephens (Schneider)

Shirley Stephens (Schneider)

Aug 22, 2020

Shirley Stephens, 74, of Missoula passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Hillside Health and Rehabilitation. Shirley Martha Stephens, daughter of Adolf and Martha (Sommerfeld) Schneider, was born April 2, 1946, in Missoula. She attended school in Missoula. Shirley had three children, Michael, Katherine, and Matthew. She worked at the Missoula Textiles Services for most of her working career. After...

Felix R Csorosz

Felix R Csorosz

Aug 21, 2020

Lt. Colonel Felix R. Csorosz, always known as 'Phil' to his friends and family, took his final flight at St. Patrick Hospital, Missoula, Montana with wheels up at 8:42 am on August 21, 2020. Phil was born in Lisbon Falls, Maine on April 3, 1928 to John and Anna Csorosz. The family lived near the center of town on Addison...

Lorraine Atkins

Lorraine Atkins

Aug 21, 2020

MISSOULA ~ Lorraine Atkins, 70, of Missoula, passed away Friday, August 21, 2020 at The Village Healthcare & Rehabilitation in Missoula. Arrangements have been entrusted to Garden City Funeral Home in Missoula.

Jean Marie Hoggatt

Jean Marie Hoggatt

Aug 21, 2020

Jean M. Hoggatt, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020 at her home. No services are currently planned.

John Smith Baker

John Smith Baker

Aug 21, 2020

John Baker's Obituary: All the fish can sleep well because John Baker has gone on to fish Heavenly bodies of water. John Smith Baker passed away on August 21st, 2020 of complications from Lewy Body Dementia. John was born on August 31st, 1942 to Raymond and Avis Baker. He grew up in Springfield, Missouri and graduated from Hillcrest High School....

Danyel Noel Longmire

Danyel Noel Longmire

Aug 21, 2020

Danyel Longmire When Danyel Longmire’s dad Michael was feeling blue, there was no way he could hide it from his youngest daughter. From a young age, empathy was Danyel’s sixth sense. “You need a tissue?” she’d ask. You got an issue?” It was hard not to feel better after a few minutes with Danyel. As mother, wife, sister, daughter, and...

Robert Lewis Taylor

Robert Lewis Taylor

Aug 20, 2020

MISSOULA ~ Robert Lewis Taylor Sr., 80, died Thursday, August 20th at Hillside Health & Rehabilitation in Missoula. He was preceded in death on October 16, 2019 by his second wife, Darla. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he spent much of his adventurous life working construction, driving big rock trucks, and driving over-the-road. While on a Mixer truck, he...

Harold Andrew Smith

Harold Andrew Smith

Aug 17, 2020

Harold Andrew Smith, 86, of Ronan went to see Jesus on August 17, 2020. Daddy was born on March 9th, 1934 in Mountain Grove, Missouri. His family moved shortly after to Benson County, North Dakota where he spent his childhood. He shared memories of walking to school in sub-zero temps uphill both ways. At age 14 he started traveling across...

Alvin LeRoy Meeks

Alvin LeRoy Meeks

Aug 15, 2020

Alvin LeRoy Meeks, 77, of Superior passed away on Saturday August 15, 2020 following a short battle with congestive heart failure. His passing was in no way coronavirus related. Alvin was born in Buhl, Idaho on December 19, 1942 to Inez and Jim Meeks. Alvin grew up in the Orofino/Pierce Idaho area, graduating from high school in Orofino. He spent...

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